05/29/2026
Last week, Georgia School of Orthodontics welcomed a group of Brazilian dentists to its Atlanta campus through .tech_ , a career-transition organization that supports internationally trained healthcare professionals as they pursue opportunities to practice in the United States.
During the preceptorship experience, participants received hands-on orthodontic training led by Chief Academic Officer and Dean, Dr. Nandakumar Janakiraman; observed patient care alongside GSO resident dentists in our state-of-the-art clinic; and attended the inaugural Dr. Gasper Lazzara Orthodontic Symposium.
The program offered visiting doctors a meaningful opportunity to expand their clinical knowledge, gain insight into orthodontic education and patient care in the U.S., and engage with GSO faculty and residents. The experience concluded with Dr. Janakiraman and Clinical Director, Dr. Keith Blankenship presenting certificates to each participant in recognition of their successful completion of the preceptorship.
Special thank thanks to Dr. Fernanda Libanore, Teaching Assistant, Class of 2026, for her dedication and service as clinical ambassador for the group throughout the preceptorship experience.
GSO is proud to support educational experiences that foster global collaboration, professional growth, and the advancement of orthodontic care.
Photos courtesy .tech_
